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The term “energy service provider” means— (A) any business providing technology or services to improve the energy efficiency, water efficiency, power factor, or load management of

The term “Energy Star product” means a product that is rated for energy efficiency under an Energy Star program.

The term “Energy Star program” means the program established by section 6294a of this title . / The term “Energy Star program” means the program established by section 6294a of thi

The term "energy storage system" means any system, equipment, facility, or technology that— (A) is capable of absorbing or converting energy, storing the energy for a per

The term “energy storage technology” means— (i) property (other than property primarily used in the transportation of goods or individuals and not for the production of electricity

the term “energy survey” means a procedure used to determine energy and cost savings likely to result from the use of appropriate energy related maintenance and operating procedure

The term “energy sustainability” includes using a renewable energy source, thermal energy source, or a highly efficient technology for transportation, electricity generation, heati

“energy system” means a facility designed to utilize energy released in the magnetic fusion process for the generation of electricity and the production of hydrogen or other fuels;

The term “energy technology industry” includes— (A) a renewable energy industry; (B) a company that develops or commercializes a device to increase energy efficiency; (C) the oil a

The term "energy transfer port" means a port— (A) that is subject to the harbor maintenance fee under section 24.24 of title 19, Code of Federal Regulations (or any succe

The term “energy use” means the quantity of energy directly consumed by a consumer product at point of use, determined in accordance with test procedures under section 6293 of this

The term “energy use intensity” means the annualized, measured site energy use intensity determined in accordance with such regulations or other guidance as the Secretary may provi

The term "energy-water nexus" means the links between— (i) the water needed to produce fuels, electricity, and other forms of energy; and (ii) the energy needed to transp

The term "enforcement action" means a criminal prosecution, an action seeking an injunction, a seizure action, a civil monetary proceeding based on willful misconduct, a

The term “enforcement of a law” includes the prevention, detection, and investigation of an offense and the detention or confinement of an offender.

“Enforcement officer” means a law enforcement official authorized by any Party to enforce this chapter.

The term “engaged in the business” has the meaning given that term in section 921(a)(21) of title 18 , and, as applied to a seller of ammunition, means a person who devotes time, a

As used in this chapter, the term “engage in terrorist activity” means, in an individual capacity or as a member of an organization— (I) to commit or to incite to commit, under cir

The term "engagement"— (A) means any significant interaction between an element of the intelligence community and an entertainment industry entity for the purposes of con

When referring to enhanced geothermal systems, the term "engineered" means designed to access subsurface heat, including stimulation and nonstimulation technologies to ad

The term “engineered barriers” means manmade components of a disposal system designed to prevent the release of radionuclides into the geologic medium involved. Such term includes

The term “engineered hazard” includes the location and completion history of any well that could affect potential sequestration.

Engineering and manufacturing development contract.—The term "engineering and manufacturing development contract" means a prime contract for the engineering and manufactu

The term "engineering biology" means the application of engineering design principles and practices to biological systems, including molecular and cellular systems, to ad

The term “engineering integration costs” includes the cost of engineering tasks relating to— (A) incorporating qualifying components into the design of advanced technology vehicles

In this section, the term “engineering or scientific duty” means service performed by an officer— (1) that requires an engineering or science degree; and (2) that requires a skill

“engineering standard” means a standard which prescribes (A) a concise set of conditions and requirements that must be satisfied by a material, product, process, procedure, convent

The term “English language acquisition program” has the meaning given the term in section 3272 of this title . / The term "English language acquisition program" means a p

The term “English language learner” has the meaning given the term in section 3272 of this title .

The term “English learner” means— (A) a secondary school student who is an English learner, as defined in section 7801 of this title ; or (B) an adult or an out-of-school youth who

The term “English learner with a disability” means an English learner who is also a child with a disability, as that term is defined in section 1401 of this title .

The term “English literacy program” means a program of instruction designed to help individuals of limited English proficiency achieve competence in the English language.

The term “enhanced 9–1–1 service” means the delivery of 9–1–1 calls with automatic number identification and automatic location identification, or successor or equivalent informati

"enhanced essential air service" means scheduled air transportation to an eligible place of a higher level or quality than basic essential air service described in sectio

In this section, the term "enhanced geothermal systems" has the meaning given the term in section 17191 of title 42. / The term “enhanced geothermal systems” means geothe

The term “Enhanced HIPC Initiative” means the multilateral debt initiative for heavily indebted poor countries presented in the Report of G–7 Finance Ministers on the Cologne Debt

The term "enhanced inspection" means an inspection that uses current or innovative technology, including Light Detection and Ranging (commonly known as "LiDAR")

The term “enhanced payment” means the amount paid to a producer under a conservation security contract that is equal to the amount described in section 3838c(b)(1)(C)(iii) of this

the term "enhanced personnel security program" means a program implemented by an agency at the direction of the Director of National Intelligence under subsection (a).

The term “enhanced-use lease” means a written lease entered into by the Secretary under this subchapter.

The term “enhanced wireless 9–1–1 service” means any enhanced 9–1–1 service so designated by the Federal Communications Commission in the proceeding entitled “Revision of the Commi

The term “enhanced zip code” means a United States postal zip code of 9 or more digits.

The term “enhancement” means proj­ects undertaken to increase the production of naturally spawning or artificially propagated stocks of salmon or steelhead, or to protect, conserve

The term “enlisted member” means a person in an enlisted grade. / The term “enlisted member” means a member of the naval service serving in an enlisted grade or rating. It excludes

In this chapter, the term “enlistment” means original enlistment or reenlistment. / In this chapter, the term “enlistment” means original enlistment or reenlistment. / In this chap

Definition.—For purposes of subsection (a)(1)(B), the term "enplanements" means the number of passengers enplaning, at an eligible place, on flights operated by the subsi

The terms “enroll” and “enrollment” include attending classes and participating fully in school activities.

The term “enrolled actuary” means a person who is enrolled by the Joint Board for the Enrollment of Actuaries established under subtitle C of the title III of the Employee Retireme

the term “enrolled loan” means a loan made by a participating financial institution that is enrolled by a participating State in accordance with this subchapter; / The term “enroll

The term “enrolled WTC responder” means a WTC responder enrolled under section 300mm–21(a)(3) of this title .

The term “enrollee” means an individual who has voluntarily applied for, been selected for, and enrolled in the Job Corps program, and remains with the program, but has not yet bec

The terms “enroll” and “enrollment” include attending classes and participating fully in school activities.

Coastwise endorsement.—The terms “license”, “enrollment and license”, “license for the coastwise (or coasting) trade”, and “enrollment and license for the coastwise (or coasting) t

Coastwise endorsement.—The terms “license”, “enrollment and license”, “license for the coastwise (or coasting) trade”, and “enrollment and license for the coastwise (or coasting) t

The term “enrollment and repayment status management” means activities of a guaranty agency that are directly related to ascertaining the student's enrollment status, including pro

The term “enrollment date” means, with respect to an individual covered under a group health plan, the date of enrollment of the individual in the plan or, if earlier, the first da

Except as provided in section 1059e(b) of this title, for the purpose of this part, the term “enrollment of needy students” means an enrollment at an institution of higher educatio

The term "entangle" or "entanglement" means an event in the wild in which a living or dead marine mammal has gear, rope, line, net, or other material wrapped ar

The term "entangle" or "entanglement" means an event in the wild in which a living or dead marine mammal has gear, rope, line, net, or other material wrapped ar

The terms “enter” and “entry” mean to move into, or the act of movement into, the commerce of the United States. / The term “enter” means to move into the commerce of the United St

The term “entered” means entered, or withdrawn from warehouse for consumption, in the customs territory of the United States. / The term “entered” means entered, or withdrawn from

The term “enter or leave Indian country” includes leaving the jurisdiction of 1 tribal government and entering the jurisdiction of another tribal government.

The term “enterprise” means— (A) the Federal National Mortgage Association and any affiliate thereof; and (B) the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation and any affiliate thereof.

The term “enterprise architecture” has the meaning given that term in section 3601(4) of title 44 . / “enterprise architecture”— (A) means— (i) a strategic information asset base,

For purposes of this title, the terms “empowerment zone” and “enterprise community” mean areas designated as such under section 1391.

Definitions.—In this section, the terms "enterprise definition", "program objective memorandum process", "resource allocation plan", "strategic b

the term “Enterprise for the Americas Board” or “Board” means the board established by section 1738i of title 7; and

The term “enterprise integration” means the electronic linkage of health care providers, health plans, the government, and other interested parties, to enable the electronic exchan

For purposes of this section, the term “enterprise zone” means any area that— (A) is nominated by one or more local governments and the State or States in which it is located for d

Except as modified in this paragraph, the term “enterprise zone business” has the meaning given such term by section 1397C. / The term “enterprise zone business” includes any trade

The term “enterprise zone facility” means any qualified zone property the principal user of which is an enterprise zone business, and any land which is functionally related and sub

For purposes of this subsection, the term “entertainment industry” means— (A) theater, motion picture (except to the extent provided in regulations prescribed by the corporation),

The term "entertainment industry entity" means an entity that creates, produces, promotes, or distributes a work of entertainment intended to be heard, read, viewed, or o

the term “entire board” means the total number of members of the board of governors that the corporation would have if there were no vacancies; and

the term "entitlement" means "spending authority" as defined in section 651(c)(2)(C) 1 of title 2.

The term “entitlement authority” means— (A) the authority to make payments (including loans and grants), the budget authority for which is not provided for in advance by appropriat

“entitlement land” means land owned by the United States Government— (A) that is in the National Park System or the National Forest System, including wilderness areas and lands des

The term “entitlement law” refers to a section of law which provides entitlement authority.

The term "entity" means any— (A) person; (B) partnership, corporation, trust, estate, cooperative, association, or any other organized group of persons; (C) Federal, Stat

The term “entity-affiliated party” means— (A) any director, officer, employee, or controlling stockholder of, or agent for, a regulated entity; (B) any shareholder, affiliate, cons

The term “entity controlled by a foreign government” includes— (A) any domestic or foreign organization or corporation that is effectively owned or controlled by a foreign governme

For purposes of this section, the term “entity manager” means— (1) in the case of an entity described in paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of subsection (c)— (A) the person with authority

The term “entity of concern” means any entity, including a national, that is— (A) identified under section 1237(b) of the Strom Thurmond National Defense Authorization Act for Fisc

The terms “entity of the Federal Government” and “Federal Government” include an entity of the legislative or judicial branch, a military department or executive agency (as defined

The terms “Government” and “entity of the Government” include any entity of the legislative branch or the judicial branch, any executive agency or military department (as such agen

The term “entrance fee” means the recreation fee authorized to be charged to enter onto lands managed by the National Park Service or the United States Fish and Wildlife Service.

For purposes of this subsection, the term “entrepreneurship course” means a non-degree, non-credit course of business education that enables or assists a person to start or enhance

The term “entry” means entry, or withdrawal from warehouse, for consumption in the customs territory of the United States. / The terms “enter” and “entry” mean to move into, or the

In this section, the term “entry and exit data system” means the entry and exit system required by applicable sections of— (1) the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsi

The term "entry level and skill training" means the following: (A) In the case of members of the Army, Basic Combat Training and Advanced Individual Training or One Stati

Except as otherwise specifically provided in section 5519 of this title , subtitle G or subtitle H, the term “enumerated consumer laws” means— (A) the Alternative Mortgage Transact

The term “environment” includes water, air, land, and all plants and man and other animals living therein, and the interrelationships which exist among these. / The terms “environm

Environmental assessment.—The term "environmental assessment" has the meaning given the term in section 1508.1 of title 40, Code of Federal Regulations (or a successor re

In this section, the term "environmental bank" means a project, project increment, or projects for purposes of restoring, creating, or enhancing natural resources at a de

For purposes of this section, the term “environmental business” means a business that produces environmental technologies, goods, or services.

the term “environmental dispute” means a dispute or conflict relating to the environment, public lands, or natural resources;

The term “environmental document” includes an environmental assessment, finding of no significant impact, notice of intent, environmental impact statement, or record of decision un

“environmental education” and “environmental education and training” mean educational activities and training activities involving elementary, secondary, and postsecondary students

“environmental education” and “environmental education and training” mean educational activities and training activities involving elementary, secondary, and postsecondary students

“environmental engineering” means the discipline within engineering and science concerned with the development and application of scientific and technical solutions to protecting t